Why is Ratatouille à la provençale classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as sunflower oil, olive oil, modified corn starch and concentrated tomato puree, and it uses acidifiers. The listed additives are E270 (lactic acid), E330 (citric acid) and a generic E14xx group of preservatives.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ratatouille affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the product exceeds the typical vegetable mix average and may raise blood glucose, so it should be consumed in limited portions by people with diabetes. The salt content (0.7 g/100 g) is moderate and close to the average for prepared vegetables, making it acceptable for most hypertensive diets if overall daily sodium intake is controlled.

Is Ratatouille à la provençale suitable for a strict vegan diet?

All listed ingredients, including the oils, starches, spices and acidifiers, are plant‑derived, and the product carries a "maybe‑vegan" tag only because some processed sugars can involve non‑vegan processing. In practice, it is generally considered vegan‑friendly.

Carrefour • 530 g

Ratatouille à la provençale

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Ratatouille à la provençale is a vegetable‑based prepared dish classified in the PNNS groups as vegetables. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A but falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category due to the presence of added oils, starches and acidifiers. While it offers low calories and modest salt, its fat and sugar levels are higher than typical vegetable mixes, and it provides limited fiber and protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal69 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates5.7 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared vegetable mix, this ratatouille contains about 27% more sugar, nearly three times the fat, roughly the same salt, 17% fewer calories and 51% less fiber.

Ingredients

Tomates 22%, courgettes 15%, aubergines 15%, jus de tomates 13%, oignons 10%, poivrons rouges 9,5%, purée de tomates double concentrée 5,5%, huile de tournesol, huile d'olive vierge 1,8%, sucre, sel, ail 0,3%, amidon modifié de maïs, basilic, origan, tomates séchées 0,2%, acidifiants : acide lactique et acide citrique, jus de citron concentré, piment doux, poivre.

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